Agriplex now known as J-AAR Expo Centre, new sponsor wants to expand trade shows
London based J-AAR Construction is the new sponsor for the Western Fair Agriplex. The facility will now be known as the J-AAR Expo Centre.
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Agriplex now known as J-AAR Expo Centre, new sponsor wants to expand trade shows
London based J-AAR Construction is the new sponsor for the Western Fair Agriplex. The facility will now be known as the J-AAR Expo Centre.
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